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Housebuilding targets could force councils in England to build on ‘grey belt’

Angela Rayner announces draft policy billed as first step in Labour’s delivery of 1.5m new homes

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Councils in England could be forced to build on low-quality green belt sites to meet mandatory housebuilding targets as part of a government shake-up of planning rules.

Under the new regime all local authorities will have a duty to deliver more homes, and unless they produce a clear plan for how this will happen ministers could step in and take over the process.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Angela Rayner announces draft policy billed as first step in Labour’s delivery of 1.5m new homesBusiness live – latest updatesCouncils in England could be forced to build on low-quality green belt sites to meet mandatory housebuilding targets as part of a government shake-up of planning rules.Under the new regime all local authorities will have a duty to deliver more homes, and unless they produce a clear plan for how this will happen ministers could step in and take over the process. Continue reading…